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  Summer School
China Institute offers a well-rounded, thorough approach to learning the Chinese language while also cultivating knowledge and appreciation for the culture it expresses. Students learn to read, write and speak from the first session, with all of these elements balanced throughout the entire course of study. Instructors are native speakers with advanced degrees and training. Curriculum is based on the text New Practical Chinese Reader, using pinyin romanization and simplified characters. 10 sessions (meets twice a week for 5 weeks)
$360 members / $390 non-members Plus $20 non-refundable registration fee Classes start the week of June 23.
STUDIO
This workshop focuses on interpretation of landscape painting in East Asian spontaneous style. Bring photographs, sketches and examples of work by famous artists (impressionism is one of the most compatible) as well as watercolors. To begin, a variety of brushstrokes will be introduced. Basic materials can be purchased from the instructor, such as sumi-e brushes, rice paper and sumi-e ink. Bring your own supplies if you have materials. Wednesdays, June 25 - July 23 ~ 2-5 PM
5 sessions $160 members / $165 non-members Plus $20 non-refundable registration fee Sungsook Setton teaches the basics of Chinese brush painting. Students are trained to master brushstrokes and taught the skill of capturing the essence of forms. Ms. Setton’s subjects are wide-ranging and include landscapes and plants. Students are taught the way of the brush and given an artistic and etymological introduction to China’s system of writing, which is an important key to understanding and appreciating Chinese art, history and culture. Knowledge of Chinese or brush technique is not necessary. Materials are supplied for the first class only. Fridays, June 27 - July 25 ~ 12:30 - 2:30 PM
5 sessions $140 members / $145 non-members Plus $20 non-refundable registration fee Zhang Jiaxuan focuses on learning and practicing basic brush strokes and characters in a meditative, relaxed atmosphere. Classes often begin with a demonstration, followed by time for individual attention, allowing students to learn at their own pace. This six-week intensive course covers the basic sounds and tones, fundamental sentence patterns and structures of the Chinese language, and a vocabulary of at least 500 written characters. Cultural activities to augment the primary language instruction in the past have included a museum trip, a contemporary Chinese film, a live traditional musical performance, and a final banquet. Each day begins with one hour of language drills and is followed by two hours of instruction. Another hour of drills follows lunch, which is frequently spent with one of the instructors. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to conduct conversations about everyday life and read and write short passages. The course is equivalent to a two-semester university language program. Prospective students should be prepared for an intensive learning environment and daily homework. Enrollment is limited. Starts June 30 (meets for six weeks)
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–2 PM (daily) $2,600 registration before May 1 $2,700 registration after May 1 Plus $20 non-refundable registration fee For more information on classes at China Institute, please email dyang@chinainstitute.org, call (212) 744-8181, ext.150, or use a form available on this site.
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